Political Philosophy Ideals
a government where representatives meet and make decisions on behalf of the people
representative government
what amendment: right to a lawyer, right to a jury, speedy/public trial, confront witnesses, know the charges against you
6th amendment
trial rights
branch that has the power to declare war
legislative
Congres
level of government that issues vehicle registration
county
philosopher who thought people are evil
Thomas Hobbes
people have the right to agree to their government, or rebel when they stop agreeing
consent of the governed
no search and seizures are what amendment
4th
branch that can veto bills passed by Congress
executive
level of government that runs the post office
federal
wrote "life, liberty, and the pursuit of property"
John Locke
all laws apply equally to everyone
rule of law
what amendment: no double jeopardy, no self-incrimination, right to a grand jury
5th
appropriations bill
city
wrote a social contract is between a person and the will of the majority
John Locke
you can't be thrown in jail indefinitely without knowing the charges against you
habeas corpus
the Bill of Rights exists because of what group of people?
the anti-Federalists
Constitutional crimes, appeals cases, cases between states
Supreme Court cases
level of government that issues birth certificates
state
wrote a social contract is between a person and the common good
Rousseau
a government's power isn't absolute, and outside forces always put limits on government power
limited government
being tried for the same crime twice
double jeopardy
branch that has the checkmate power
Supreme Court
level of government in charge of schools
state
wrote "life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness"
Thomas Jefferson